A HUGE THANK YOU to the Auglaize County Board of Developmental Disabilities!
We are excited to share an update about the All Abilities Playground coming to the East Bank.
As you may know, the Auglaize County Board of Developmental Disabilities generously awarded the LIA a grant to help bring an inclusive playground to life. On top of that, GameTime provided a matching grant to further support the project.
However, we faced a challenge: due to unexpected delays in additional funding, we couldn’t include swings in the initial order before the matching grant deadline.
This week, the Auglaize County Board of Developmental Disabilities came through once again with additional funds. The LIA stepped up to contribute more, and we worked closely with DWA, the St. Marys Community Foundation, and State Park Manager David Faler – who called in while on vacation – to ensure the swings were added just in time.
Check out the latest rendering of the playground, which will be installed near the first shelter house on the East Bank in 2025.
This is a great example of what the lake community can achieve when we come together to create something special!